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Anyone here use Stamps.com?

yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,253 ✭✭✭
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Was wondering your experience.

To the mods....YES, this is sports card related cuz I want to use it for SASE for my TTM autos!!! image

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  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,601 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've used stamps.com for almost 18 months now, and have had no problems. Do you have specific questions?
  • 262Runner262Runner Posts: 606 ✭✭✭
    nam812,

    With Stamps.com can you ship items internationally?

    Collecting all cards - Gus Zernial
    Post Cereal both raw and PSA Graded (1961-1963)

  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,601 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have never tried, but I don't believe you can because of the customs declaration thats needed. If someone knows for sure, please chime in.
  • RogermnjRogermnj Posts: 1,809 ✭✭
    I would love to get some more info on this as well.
    I ship a lot of packages and I write every bubble mailer out by hand and pay .65 for delivery confirmation but have heard you can get it for .10 online. Nam, can you break down the process for me if you get a minute.

    I am assuming you get some software, put your credit card on file. Fill out address/weight and print on a special label?
    Does stamps.com provide you with all of the labels?
  • 262Runner262Runner Posts: 606 ✭✭✭
    I use paypal shipping now, its works fine, I just hate going to the post office for international shipping (Customs form). I have the forms at home, i fill them out and take them in with the packages... It would be nice to be able to do that without going into the post office, always a line of 20 people with 1 or 2 tellers working.

    Collecting all cards - Gus Zernial
    Post Cereal both raw and PSA Graded (1961-1963)

  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,601 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Roger,

    First and foremost, not having to wait in line at the PO for almost 18 months can not be measured. That being said, stamps.com charges $15.99 per month. They charge 18 cents for DC on first class packages (over 3/4" thick I believe), and DC is free for priority packages. The shipping labels come 2 per 8 1/2 by 11 sheet, and are sold by stamps.com (as well as staples, office depot, etc...). You can also print your own stamps, and print on your own plain white envelopes. They also have stamps.com insurance which can be purchased at about a 10% discount from the PO. I can not compare it to paypal's postage service since I have never used paypal's. There are other features too, but those are the highlights (for me anyway).

    Edited to add: back when I joined you got a free 5 lb scale, 1st month free, and $20 postage if you signed on after the 1st free month. You buy postage when you need it via your credit card in whatever increments you like (ie. $25, $50, $100).
  • dizzledizzle Posts: 1,051 ✭✭
    I've used paypal shipping and stamps.com I prefer paypal shipping no monthly fee and all the same benefits instead of using labels you need to buy I just use plain white paper and tape the label on.

    As for paypal shipping international I use it 3 or 4 times a week and have never gone to the post office. just simply place it in my mailbox or do a carrier pickup.

    PS if shipping international and you use a flate rate envelope no customs forms are required just tape your paypal label to the envelope and your'e set.
  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,253 ✭✭✭
    Last night after posting this question, I saw that they charge 15.99 per month to use the service. I wouldnt mail enought to cover that fee. As much as I hate to, I'll continue to use Paypal and have to buy some stamps to put on my SASE items.
  • RogermnjRogermnj Posts: 1,809 ✭✭
    Nick,
    Thanks for the reply. IT seems like it is worth it however I have no complaints, i never wait in line at the PO(except apr 14th and 15th) and i never have to fill out forms (they do it for me). Will probably still same myself some time with an online service.

  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've used Stamps.com for a couple of years now, and have never had a single problem. They do charge a monthly fee, though, so it would make sense only if you are mailing out a lot of packages each month. You can even insure packages up to $500 right on line, too.


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    It's a VERY good service, and the $15.95 is more than offset by gas and time costs saved.

    They also give you a decent scale when you sign-up.

    I don't use it - or PayPal's service - BECAUSE I want my DCs scanned upon acceptance.
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
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